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Update · Open Analysis · 16 Jun 2026

Lobito Atlantic Railway: Consortium Award to AFC-Led Group

LAR Partners consortium finalized for Lobito railway rail link expansion construction starting Q3 2026.The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has formally...

LAR Partners consortium finalized for Lobito railway rail link expansion construction starting Q3 2026.

The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has formally announced the selection of the consortium led by LAR Partners as the preferred developer for the Sakania rail link expansion. Construction is scheduled to commence in Q3 2026, with an initial capital outlay of USD 180M.

This update links directly to our primary assessment of corridor development plans and should be read in conjunction with the main brief.

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